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Schweinfurter Hut - Niederthai 322

Winter Hiking · Umhausen
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    CAR PARK SENNHOF->Larstig Alm->Schweinfurter Hütte->CAR PARK SENNHOF

     

    easy
    Distance 5.8 km
    2:00 h
    493 m
    1 m
    2,033 m
    1,540 m
    Directly from the car park Sennhof you follow the wide forest road which takes you gently ascending into the valley next to Horlachbach brook. After about an hour you get to Larstigalm (1.778 hm) on the right. Another hour walk leads a bit steeper up to Schweinfurter Hut (2.028 hm) towering on a panoramic saddleback below Sömenspitze summit. In winter the mountains around the hut are among the quietest within Ötztal. Therefore the hut is considered a true heaven for the winter walkers, tobogganers, snowshoe hikers and ski mountaineers. 

     

     

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,033 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.23%Dirt road 78.71%Forested/wild trail 3.11%Path 17.92%
    Asphalt
    0 km
    Dirt road
    4.6 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.2 km
    Path
    1 km
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    Rest stops

    Larstigalm
    Schweinfurter Hut

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest 

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal tourism, T +43 5 72 00 400, umhausen@oetztal.com  

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about winter hiking can be found here

    Start

    Car park Sennhof
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.128232, 10.967691
    DMS
    47°07'41.6"N 10°58'03.7"E
    UTM
    32T 649234 5221292
    w3w 
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    Destination

    Schweinfurter Hut

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Directly from the car park Sennhof you follow the wide forest road which takes you gently ascending into the valley next to Horlachbach brook. After about an hour you get to Larstigalm (1.778 hm) on the right. Another hour walk leads a bit steeper up to Schweinfurter Hut (2.028 hm) towering on a panoramic saddleback below Sömenspitze summit. In winter the mountains around the hut are among the quietest within Ötztal. Therefore the hut is considered a true heaven for the winter walkers, tobogganers, snowshoe hikers and ski mountaineers. 

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the vallly and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps. 

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:
    • Car park Sennhof | chargeable € 5,00 per day from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, more day ticket possible. The car park for people with handicap is free - please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car. Buses park for free

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.128232, 10.967691
    DMS
    47°07'41.6"N 10°58'03.7"E
    UTM
    32T 649234 5221292
    w3w 
    ///bill.witnessing.temp
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Winterkarte Umhausen-Niederthai

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and gloves is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.  

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.8 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    493 m
    Descent
    1 m
    Highest point
    2,033 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
    Scenic Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly Groomed snow

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